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British performance poet John Cooper Clarke will appear at the Lighthouse in Poole. The event takes place on 10 October 2026 at 18:00. Clarke is known for a style that blends wit with punk and rock influences.
John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently
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DR John Cooper Clarke takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 19:00.
DR John Cooper Clarke is held at Lighthouse in Poole (Poole's Centre for the Arts, Poole, BH15 1UG).
John Cooper Clarke is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke.
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John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently
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British performance poet John Cooper Clarke will appear at the Lighthouse in Poole. The event takes place on 10 October 2026 at 18:00. Clarke is known for a style that blends wit with punk and rock influences.
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John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently
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When is DR John Cooper Clarke?
DR John Cooper Clarke takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is DR John Cooper Clarke taking place?
DR John Cooper Clarke is held at Lighthouse in Poole (Poole's Centre for the Arts, Poole, BH15 1UG).
Who is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke?
John Cooper Clarke is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke.
How do I get tickets for DR John Cooper Clarke?
Tickets for DR John Cooper Clarke can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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